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BDF 644T

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,977 mi
Last recorded34,977 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 644T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 34,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 32,854 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 32,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,243 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 30,241 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 59,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,831 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Fail 17 May 2017 59,829 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,567 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,053 miles

oil leak o/sfront wheel

Fail 20 Nov 2014 59,051 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak o/sfront wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,768 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,597 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,229 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 56,226 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 54,448 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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BDF 644T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDF 644T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BDF 644T registered?

BDF 644T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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